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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.76, 1,721.56 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.76, 1,721.56 and 326.08 is: 489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.76 : 1,721.56 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.76/1,721.56 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.76x = 1,721.56 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.76x = 561,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,366.28/1,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.10

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